California Birth Injury Attorney
Was your baby injured at birth?
Obstetricians, pediatricians, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals all receive extensive training in their professions. They are given the responsibility to improve the health of their patients, and follow specific protocols in treatment. Most perform admirably. Even well-intended and experienced medical professionals can make mistakes, become careless or fail to take the correct action under strain or pressure. In some cases, even economic pressures can lead to shortcuts in treatment which can have disastrous effects.
When negligent actions or a failure to act cause an injury at birth, this is a form of medical malpractice and the responsible party should be held accountable . Compensation can be sought to help relieve the financial strain and the costs of treatment, and to ensure that your newborn child receives the best quality care and attention. A trusted California birth injury lawyer can work with you to fully answer your questions and discuss how to seek compensation through civil court for the short and long-term repercussions of the birth injury.
Birth Injury and Medical Malpractice
Common devastating injuries to newborns include cerebral palsy, facial paralysis, a brachial plexus injury, mental retardation, shoulder dystocia, spinal cord injuries and many others. Sometimes, there can be a failure in detecting or treating a birth injury, such as high levels of bilirubin causing severe jaundice or the adverse effects of the use of Pitocin. Premature delivery or labor and delivery problems can lead to birth injuries if not acted upon quickly and effectively. An attending physician at birth must address problems with the treatment and care that another similar medical professional would have undertaken in similar circumstances.
The result of a failure to do so can be a severely injured baby , and parents who must do the best they can for their child. At Bostwick & Peterson LLP, we strongly believe that you shouldn't take on this burden alone. Financially speaking, you may already have large hospital and medical bills. The prognosis for your newborn could predict that future medical procedures and care will be necessary, possibly for the lifetime of the child. In some cases, the effects of a birth injury as your child ages will need to be considered.
Medical malpractice claims require evidence of breach of duty. Our legal team will ensure that the evidence of malpractice is gathered and preserved so that we can fight to prevail in your case. Lab results, fetal monitoring tapes, medical charts, fetal PH scalp samplings and many other items should be obtained and analyzed. Our firm has collected well in excess of $500 million for our clients who needed help. We stand ready to assist you and your family during this difficult time.
Please contact a California birth injury attorney to learn how an injury to your newborn, brought about by medical malpractice, may be financially compensated.